10 March 2004 · Planning Committee
Field 210546, Summerhill Road, Jurby, Isle Of Man, IM7 3br
Mr A J Millichap applied to erect a single-span polytunnel made from pre-galvanised steel tubing with polythene cover for small-scale organic fruit and vegetable growing on one acre of an agricultural field, with the rest designated as a mature nature reserve.
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The officer considered the polytunnel appropriate for small-scale fruit and vegetable growing on agricultural land. Although adjacent land is a recognised nature reserve, DAFF's Wildlife Section raise…
Time limit
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Approved plans
This approval relates to the erection of a polytunnel as shown in the site plan and specification details date stamped the 16th January 2004.
no views, no adverse traffic impacts
no objections
will not be commenting on this application
Jurby Parish Commissioners, Highways Division, and DAFF Wildlife & Conservation have no objections to the polytunnel erection; Manx National Heritage raises no objection but notes ecological interest in the field and suggests coordination with DAFF.
Key concern: field concerned is indicated as being of some ecological interest in the Phase One Habitat Survey (as semi-improved neutral grassland)
Jurby Parish Commissioners
No Objectionmy Commissioners have now considered the above proposed development, and have no objections thereto.
Wildlife & Conservation Section, DAFF
No Commentthe Wildlife and Conservation Section, DAFF will not be commenting on this application.
Manx National Heritage
No ObjectionWhile we would not usually object to sustainable organic enterprise such as this; Should the Committee be minded to approve this application, we would suggest that, if he has not already done so, the applicant contacts the Wildlife and Conservation Office at D.A.F.F. to agree best practice for maintaining the ecological value of the landholding alongside the horticultural activities.
Highways Division, Department of Transport
No ObjectionThe Highways Division of the Department of Transport has no views on the following application, the application having been considered and having no adverse traffic impacts.
